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Tutorial: Decorative facing for the inside of a shirt or jacket

October 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Elles from Misusu shows how to make a decorative facing for the inside of a shirt or jacket. It’s a pretty detail that gives your handmade garment a more finished look. (And it looks so yummy on a hanger when… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stefanie’s method for beautiful gathers

October 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Stefanie from Girl. Inspired. is a guest judge at Project Run & Play this week, and she shares a tutorial showing how she makes beautiful gathers. Go to her tutorial to see how she does it. [photo from Girl. Inspired.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt garden gnome hat

October 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a garden gnome hat. It’s easily made from felt, with just a few seams and no hemming. Wear it with a short-sleeved shirt and suspender shorts to make a whole garden… Read more ...

Tutorial: Big Bad Wolf costume

October 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she made this awesome Big Bag Wolf costume for her son. It’s a furry jumpsuit that’s packed with big bad details, like the hood with pointy wolf teeth, the giant wolf… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Elsie the bat softie Halloween

October 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Bats get a bad rep as spooky Halloween creatures. But some bats, like this softie by Susi from Lilla Luise, are just plain sweet. She’s a little girl bat named Elsie. Get the pattern and tutorial at Lilla Luise. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double layer fleece hat

October 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do and Monkey See Mail shows how to make a fleece hat that’s super warm for the cold weather to come. It’s made from two layers of fleece. She sews it together so there are… Read more ...

Free pattern: Snap-On Bib with Pocket

October 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Invited to a baby shower? Sew4Home has just the project to make. A snap-on bib with a pocket. They’ve got a free pattern and tutorial showing how to sew it up. Go there to get the pattern and tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy as Pie layering tank

October 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tricia from Made By Me and Shared With You shares a free pattern for her Easy as Pie Tank. The simple shape is perfect for fall layering. The free pattern is an adult size small (4/6). If you need another… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ladybug costume slipcover for a baby carrier

October 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sarah Jane Sews guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a baby’s ladybug costume that’s worn on a baby carrier. That way you can easily carry your littlest… Read more ...

Tutorial: Piano keyboard zippered pouch

October 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how she made this piano keyboard zippered pouch. It makes a neat pencil pouch or make-up bag. Get the tute. [photo from Bored & Crafty]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen and lace infinity scarf

October 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

April from Wildflowers & Whimsy shows how to combine linen and lace to make a lovely infinity scarf. Go to her tutorial. [photo from Wildflower & Whimsy]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Take in a pants waistband

October 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you’re in a hurry, you can quickly take in the waistband on a pair of pants by just taking a tiny little pinch in off the side – through the waistband and all. It’ll do the job in a… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Fabric crowns for newborns, kids, and adults

October 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a fanciful fabric crown. She offers the pattern in sizes ranging from newborn to kids to adult. Embellish them up as much or as little as you like. Get … Read more ...

Free pattern: Mini pirate or tricorn hat

October 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to Fleece Fun for the pattern and how-to for making this mini pirate or tricorn hat. The pattern is available in small, medium, and large sizes. (The large is still a mini hat, just 3.5 inches tall.) Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux belt little girl pants

October 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Check out these cute pants that Shauna from Shwin & Shwin made for her little girl! The little bow belt at the waist is actually a faux belt, a strip of fabric sewn on to the front of the waistband. … Read more ...